Veterinarian Overview
Dr. D.C. Smith has been practicing veterinary medicine for over 40 years. He joined the veterinary team at River Trail Animal Hospital in July 2016. Dr. Caldwell is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association and the American Animal Hospital Association. His main professional interests are ophthalmology, surgery and internal medicine. His favorite parts of being a veterinarian are the interactions with people, and the ability to use his knowledge and surgical skills to help people and their loving pets.As a boy living on a farm in Jet, Oklahoma, Dr. Smith helped his father with their animals. He remembers a cold, snowy night delivering pigs with his father as the moment that would motivate him to pursue a career in animal care. As he grew older, Dr. Smith worked for both large and small veterinary clinics. After high school, he attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University for two years before being admitted to the Center for Veterinary Health Science at Oklahoma State University. While at veterinary school, he was a member of the Society of Phi Zeta Honor Society. Dr. Smith completed his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1970 and interned at Colorado State University shortly thereafter.
